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HN55 DVO

2005 BMW 120

Blue Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

159,312 mi
Last recorded159,312 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 BMW 12092,216 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN55 DVO
MakeBMW
Model120
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 159,312 miles

All direction indicators slightly discoloured all (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 2 Jul 2022 153,007 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 150,275 miles

Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 27 Jun 2020 148,609 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 146,152 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 146,152 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 143,317 miles

Both Front Brake Hoses Worn

hand brake light on dash

Pass 7 Jul 2017 133,053 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front TYRE WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 129,929 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 4 Jul 2016 129,874 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 120,365 miles

Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 24 Sep 2014 116,234 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2014 116,234 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2013 108,205 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2012 98,094 miles

both front brake hose slight twisted

both front tyres bald on edge

Pass 23 Sep 2011 84,502 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 72,208 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 64,474 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 23 Sep 2008 53,574 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 120?

Based on 872,714 MOT tests across 63,112 vehicles.

79.7%
Pass Rate
6,996
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
63,112
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 22,169
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 8,562
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 6,681
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 5,273
Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak 5,042
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HN55 DVO is a 2005 BMW 120 in Blue with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

Across all 2005 BMW 120 models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.2% with a typical mileage of 92,216 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW 120 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 22,169 recorded failures. If you're considering buying HN55 DVO, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 120 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this BMW 120 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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HN55 DVO is a 2005 BMW 120, first registered on 28 September 2005.

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